Johnny was the "bow" person during the locking through and Anne was the supervisor. Actually, Anne did a terrific job of staying-out-of-the-way. It is great having, good friends, companions, share this experience.
On the way to Utica we came through Lock #19, interesting in that the railroads that had always been on the North side of the canal, now shifted to the South side . . . just before the Lock. We squeezed under the railroad bridge to enter Lock #19.
Utica provided a free dock, free parking space, free 30amp electric, and water; and, a closed restaurant. Kitties on the Canal was closed and prospective new owners stopped by SONATA to talk about business on the canal.
From Little Falls to Ilion was 9 miles, from Ilion to Utica was 11 miles . . . and all along the canal you would think you were alone in the world; water in front and behind, woodland on both sides. At Utica a closed restaurant . . . then just over the hill . . . a city. We went to Friendly's for lunch.
In Lock #20 SANDPIPER caught up with us and went in fist. We had last seen SANDPIPER when they docked beside us in Cape May. This lock was our last "up-Lock" on the Erie.
Lock #21 and we are on our way DOWN.
Locks #21 and #22 Bonnie maintained SONATA's position alongside the lock wall. Some locks had a rope to hold on to, some a cable to grab and put a line around, and some a pipe from top to bottom to secure a line to.
The 4th of July. At Sylvan Beach on the East side of Oneida Lake. Fireworks at 10:00 p.m. that ran an echo up the canal and back. A great light show for the evening. We started the day with CD's blasting "God Bless America" and other appropriate songs for the 4th.
Charlie and Bonnie on the Erie, Lock #22.
Johnny was the "bow" person during the locking through and Anne was the supervisor. Actually, Anne did a terrific job of staying-out-of-the-way. It is great having, good friends, companions, share this experience.
On the way to Utica we came through Lock #19, interesting in that the railroads that had always been on the North side of the canal, now shifted to the South side . . . just before the Lock. We squeezed under the railroad bridge to enter Lock #19.
Utica provided a free dock, free parking space, free 30amp electric, and water; and, a closed restaurant. Kitties on the Canal was closed and prospective new owners stopped by SONATA to talk about business on the canal. 
From Little Falls to Ilion was 9 miles, from Ilion to Utica was 11 miles . . . and all along the canal you would think you were alone in the world; water in front and behind, woodland on both sides. At Utica a closed restaurant . . . then just over the hill . . . a city. We went to Friendly's for lunch.
In Lock #20 SANDPIPER caught up with us and went in fist. We had last seen SANDPIPER when they docked beside us in Cape May. This lock was our last "up-Lock" on the Erie.
Lock #21 and we are on our way DOWN. 
Locks #21 and #22 Bonnie maintained SONATA's position alongside the lock wall. Some locks had a rope to hold on to, some a cable to grab and put a line around, and some a pipe from top to bottom to secure a line to.
The 4th of July. At Sylvan Beach on the East side of Oneida Lake. Fireworks at 10:00 p.m. that ran an echo up the canal and back. A great light show for the evening. We started the day with CD's blasting "God Bless America" and other appropriate songs for the 4th.
Charlie and Bonnie on the Erie, Lock #22.
what was the vertical clearance of this railroad bridge. Look really tight.
ReplyDeleteyou guys really look great. I can see the trip really agrees with you all. What an experience! love the updates.
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